Something I always look for in an outfit is to have a standout piece.
Coco RochaRead
Models are supposed to be a muse to you. Why is a muse always the same body type, the same look? It's boring.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coco Rocha emphasizes the need for diversity and creativity in the modeling industry.
In this quote, Coco Rocha critiques the fashion industry's tendency to favor a uniform standard of beauty among models, questioning why muses in art and fashion often conform to a single body type and look. She argues that such monotony stifles creativity and inspiration, suggesting that true artistry should celebrate variety and uniqueness in representation.
Themes
DiversityCreativityFashionMuseBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
In a fashion show discussing the importance of representation.
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Usually, a model gets two to three seasons, or a year and a half, and that's it - you're done. For me, it will be 10 years.
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I think, as long as you're secure with yourself and happy with yourself, it really doesn't matter what the world around you thinks.
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When I started, I knew nothing about fashion. I remember, my first day going to my agency, I was wearing these huge bell-bottoms - they were patchwork corduroy and denim, which, at the time, I thought were amazing. My agent told me, 'You have a casting with Prada - you have to burn those jeans.'
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I know what I want, I know where I'm going and I'm happy with what I am.
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